• a beach and a yacht •
Erik is holding my hand as we enter the house.
Peninah Ford is on her wheelchair, a deep frown on her face. Next to her is Ted, who stands immediately he sees us.
"Good afternoon." Ted stretches his hand to greet both of us.
I shake his hand reluctantly and take a seat a bit far from them.
Erik sits beside me and takes my hand. He squeezes it when he notices how nervous I am. That soft squeeze is enough to calm me down.
"What brings you here?" I ask sharply.
"I want you back home." Peninah says to my shock.
"This is my home now."
I can feel Erik's gaze on me as he smiles. He pecks the back of my hand.
"We need you at the house." She says in fear. "Chase and Charlie are getting out of control. I think they are planning to kick us out and take over the co
